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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 513.62 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 513.62 and 247.82 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 513.62 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/513.62 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 513.62 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 127,285.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,285.31/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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